The “Mineral Fire” in Merced County and western Fresno County is producing smoke that is slowly making its way to the Bay Area.
If you smell smoke, that’s currently where it’s coming from, according to the National Weather Service.
Smoke Drifting To The Bay Area From Mineral Fire In Merced, Fresno Counties
It’s been smoky (both visual and smell) for several days plus, off and on, in my south PH neighborhood. Could really see a layer of smoke early last evening, looking along the hills from Moraga north through Briones. And general smoke “clouds” in the air early this morning. Mary
Could be a busy summer.
Thus far Mineral Fire 11,000 acres and 5% containment.
Working fire is TNKR914 a converted McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 out of San Bernardino, 914 currently headed south back to base.
Can watch aircraft working the fire.
This is FlightTracker preset for Mineral Fire.
https://www.flightradar24.com/36.68,-121.04/10
Smaller tanker aircraft are out of Hollister base.
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents?page=1
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/7/13/mineral-fire/
Well now we have a legitimate reason to wear a mask.